Expert Pain

About Expert Pain

Ioannis Skaribas, MD, is a double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Specialist in Houston, Texas. As the founder of Expert Pain, Dr. Skaribas is recognized as a global Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and a pioneer in Neuromodulation, specifically Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation, and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS).

A National Pioneer in Pain Relief Technology

In 2001, Dr. Skaribas was among the first physicians in the U.S. to perform Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Since then, he has successfully treated over 2,500 patients with SCS, becoming a destination physician for patients across Texas and the United States seeking relief from:

• Persistent Back, Neck, & Leg Pain
• Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (Pain that continues after spinal surgery)
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Specializing in Advanced "DRG" Therapy

As one of the few specialists in the country trained to perform and teach Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation, Dr. Skaribas offers a lifeline to those with focal pain that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments. Since 2016, he has performed over 300 DRG procedures, helping patients regain mobility and freedom from chronic nerve pain.

Comprehensive Care for Complex Conditions

Dr. Skaribas offers a full range of non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs. He provides expert care for:

• Nerve & Spine Issues: Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and painful Peripheral Neuropathies (including Diabetic Neuropathy)
• Chronic Headaches: Advanced treatments for intractable migraines
• Joint & Structural Pain: Targeted relief for SI Joint pain, vertebral fractures (Kyphoplasty), and degenerative joint conditions
• Therapeutic Injections: Precision-guided epidurals, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablations to stop pain at the source

Academic Excellence & Double Board Certifications

Dr. Skaribas earned his medical degree from Aristotle University and completed his residency and Fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he was named "Intern of the Year." He is a Double Boarded Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA). A prolific author and researcher, his work is frequently featured in major medical journals.

Restoring Hope Through Expert Care

At Expert Pain, we treat the person — not just the symptom. Dr. Skaribas is dedicated to giving patients their lives back, moving them from a state of suffering to a future of hope and activity.

Ready to start your journey to relief? Call Expert Pain in Houston today or book your appointment online to see Dr. Ioannis Skaribas.